The 4 Personality Type:- The Melancholic

The  Melancholic

1.       A melancholic person has a calm, quiet and patient personality. Men and women share the same melancholy personality traits.(Dominating hormones serotonin)

They would appear to be very soft, often silent even in crowded places or situations where there is frantic activity.

There is a certain degree of contentment that is apparent in their demeanor. They are extremely patient and they have a very harmless approach towards life.

2.      A melancholic person is an ideal member of the society as it has been for centuries. A melancholic man or woman loves societal order, hierarchy, family, friends and relatives and is comfortable with the role that he or she has in the larger scheme of things.

Such a person will find comfort in the fact that there is social order, everyone has a role and he or she has a set of certain rights and duties.

He or she would be very family-loving, will take care of the near and dear ones, will attend to all the duties that have been allotted to them and cater to everything that is considered to be an expectation.

They would never get bored with the mundane humdrum of life as they find peace in that very same approach towards life.

3.      A melancholic person has a penchant for details. Such people are very good with remembering things which could be the birthdays of friends, names of people they have met or just an odd detail in a spreadsheet.

They will focus on everything around them that needs their attention and they would remember them.

The power of recapitulation is the most potent in melancholy personality among other fundamental personality types.

4.      A melancholic person is perfectly at ease with routines. They don’t like surprises. Anything that is sporadic or threatens to ruin their plans or schedules will make them uncomfortable.

 They find peace when they know there is social order, certain laws, hierarchies and that they have to do their bit. They don’t see families or friends, social commitments or even routines as a lack of option, luxury of time or dearth of flexibility.

They don’t feel held back or chained down with the various relations and commitments of societal lives. They would not like a life to be lead in any other way.

These melancholy personality traits make such people effective employees, great family heads, dutiful spouses, helpful friends and very cordial members of the society.

5.      Their penchant for order makes them honest taxpaying citizens and they are averse to everything that challenges the social order which makes them quite righteous.

However, there are exceptions because people don’t have only one type of personality. Almost every human being has a clubbed personality which can be broken down to many fundamentals and thus it is not accurate to state that every person with a melancholic personality is good and can never do anything that is bad.

6.      People with melancholy personality traits will have a desire to be accurate. They like clearly defined goals and a very well planned route to accomplish that.

They like straightforward plans that don’t have much conniving. They would stick to that plan, do everything accurately as is expected of them and then they would want to succeed in a desired time frame.

They are not in any haste to become billionaires and they don’t indulge in the rat races of rivalry. However, they do have a penchant for commitments which makes them very efficient.

Melancholic people won’t keep missing deadlines or be absent from work, fail commitments or be completely aloof from the things that matter in personal, social and professional life.

7.      There are many negative melancholy personality traits as well. They can more often than not be dogmatic. They may be too stubborn and they may be completely closed to new ideas.

They may not change over time, either their own lives or the lives of their near and dear ones. Such melancholy personality traits and their variants work against the best interest of the melancholic people and the world.

 

Analytical

Melancholics naturally lean toward being analytical and intellectual. They often foresee the result of a project long before its completion. They are able to view situations and problems from all sides and see every possible outcome. This makes them very effective at problem solving, planning, and organizing.

Mood Extremes

Although people with a melancholic temperament generally keep their emotions guarded, they are still emotional individuals. In fact, they may be the most emotional of all the temperament types. Their heightened, ever-changing emotions can result in quick shifts in mood. For instance, they might feel a strong sense of elation, quickly replaced by gloom if something negative happens.

Task Oriented

Because people with a melancholic temperament are introverted, they are often task oriented rather than people oriented. Individuals with this temperament love having a list of chores to complete. They prefer to stay busy, and they tackle their daily to-do list with relish. They tend to be extremely efficient and productive in any career.

Perfectionists

Melancholics are often perfectionists. They have a specific idea of the perfect situation, the perfect way to do things, and the perfect outcome. They tend to set incredibly high standards for themselves and others. When the perfect outcome is not achieved, they can become angered; however, these individuals don't typically show their anger until it becomes so pent up over time that they reach a breaking point.

Loyalty

The melancholic temperament tends toward a fierce loyalty to friends, family members, coworkers, and employers. Their loyalty must be earned, but once it's earned, individuals with this temperament are loyal for life. They are quick to commit and make promises to individuals they trust and respect. They consistently meet or exceed the expectations of the people they care about most.

Self-Motivated

Melancholics are highly self-motivated, thanks to their innate perfectionist tendencies. They are motivated mainly by their own high standards, and less so by rewards or the threat of punishment. They prefer having multiple chances to complete similar tasks, as they strive to improve with every attempt. Their motivation is derived from their determination to do their very best.

Understand Their Limitations

Because melancholics are naturally analytical and perfectionist, they know their limits. You will rarely see a person with a melancholic temperament take on more than they can handle. They know exactly what they can and cannot accomplish. When asked to exceed their limitations, they aren't afraid to speak up and be honest about their inability to complete a task or assignment. Because of this quality, they're almost always able to meet reasonable deadlines.

Thought Patterns

Melancholics tend to over analyze situations and problems. They may be quick to interject during a conversation due to their tendency to be emotionally intense. In social situations, they may jump to unfounded conclusions or suspicions. Any negative thought patterns are often exacerbated by their penchant for overthinking. People with a melancholic temperament can become inactive due to excessive self-reflection or regrets about the past.

Quiet Personality

A melancholic person is typically very calm and quiet despite his or her powerful internal emotions. These individuals often choose to hide their feelings, preferring to remain calm and quiet even during events that typically elicit extreme joy or anger in others. If melancholics are pushed too far or for too long, however, they may have trouble controlling their anger.

Melancholics generally maintain their composure even when surrounded by frenetic activity. Their demeanor projects a certain level of contentment, even when they may be feeling frazzled or out of control. They have a harmless approach to life.

Patience

People with a melancholic temperament tend to be extremely patient, which makes them excellent teachers or parents. They do not become easily frustrated when talking to others. They are also able to wait in long lines without much distress.

Societal Order

People with a melancholic temperament love the societal order of friendships, relatives, and even work relationships. They accept their role in life. They prefer that everyone in their social circle have a purpose. They work well in team environments where each person has specific responsibilities and contributes to a shared goal. They also do well in organizations where there is a definitive hierarchy.

Detail Oriented

People with melancholic temperaments love to keep track of details. They remember every birthday, anniversary, and other special occasion. They easily recall the names and personal details of the people they've met. The melancholic individual has an incredible memory.

Comfortable with Routine

Melancholics are most comfortable with set routines, and they aren't keen on surprises. Unforeseen events or abrupt changes in routine can throw them off balance and may cause emotional outbursts. These folks tend to be content with the repetition of everyday life and cannot imagine living any other way.

Goal Oriented

Individuals with a melancholic temperament are almost always goal oriented. Their analytical skills allow them to see every potential outcome of any given situation, making it easy for them to set and keep long-term goals. They prefer to stick to a plan and accomplish their goals within a predetermined time frame. They are efficient planners and great at meeting deadlines.

Deep Thinkers

A melancholic person is almost always deep in thought. They are serious individuals who aren't known for being jokers. They tend to dwell on events and interactions from the past. Melancholics are prone to holding grudges, as they have difficulty letting go of others' wrongdoings. When a melancholic person is extremely quiet and doesn't seem to be paying attention, they are probably lost in thought.

Creative

Melancholic individuals are often quite creative. They may be artists, musicians or writers, and they tend to approach problems with a creative mindset. They're known for thinking outside the box, and their creativity extends to every area of their lives. They come up with creative ways to show people how much they care, and they find innovative processes and ways to tackle complex problems at work.

Strengths of the melancholic temperament

 

1. The melancholic serious view of life helps him to find a proper place in the world both in private and in the career. He is usually a very hard-working detail-oriented person, being able to foresee and consider multiple potential dangers on the way and find the optimal guidance to the problem resolution.

 

2. Melancholic usually possesses sharp and profound intellect. Unwilling to settle for surface knowledge, this individual delves deeply into a wide range of subjects. He truly wants to master the topic. He is careful and detailed.

 

3. The melancholic is often a great supporter for his family, friends, and coworkers. He is a good counselor in difficulties, and a sensible, trustworthy, and well-meaning superior. He has great sympathy with his fellow men and a keen desire to help them. Schubert, in his psychology, says of the melancholic nature: “it has been the prevailing mental disposition of the most sublime poets, artists, of the most profound thinkers, the greatest inventors, legislators, and especially of those spiritual giants who at their time made known to their nations the entrance to a higher and blissful world of the divine, to which they themselves were carried by an insatiable longing.”

 

4. The melancholic person is self-motivated, and does not respond to the promise of reward or the threat of punishment. He precisely knows his strengths and limitations and rarely takes on more than he can do.

 

Weaknesses of the melancholic temperament

 

1. Melancholic may easily lose confidence in his friends or coworkers because of slight defects which he discovers in them, which he considers as unacceptable.

 

2. He is strongly annoyed and provoked by disorder or injustice. The cause of his annoyance is often justifiable, but rarely to the degree felt.

 

3. It is difficult for melancholic to forgive offences. The first offense he ignores quite easily. But renewed offenses penetrate deeply into the soul and can hardly be forgotten. Strong aversion easily takes root in his heart against persons from whom he has suffered, or in whom he finds this or that fault.

 This dislike becomes so strong that he can hardly see these persons without new excitement, that he does not want to speak to them and is exasperated by the very thought of them. Usually this distaste is evaporated only after the melancholic is separated from persons who incurred his displeasure and at times only after months or even years.

 

4. He is very suspicious. He rarely trusts people and is always afraid that others have a grudge against him. Thus, he frequently, and without reasonable causes, entertains unkind and unjust suspicions about his neighbor and fears dangers which do not exist at all.

 

5. He sees everything from the dark side. He is grumpy, always draws attention to the serious side of affairs, complains regularly about the distortion of people, bad times, downfall of morals, etc. His motto is: things grow worse all along. Offenses, mishaps, and obstacles he always considers much worse than they really are. The consequence is often excessive sadness, unfounded displeasure about others, suffering for long on account of real or imaginary insults.

 

6. While melancholic is very faithful, loyal friend and spouse, the loss of a deep relationship (even by death) is devastating to him.

 

Lifetime Development

 

Babies

* Positives: wants to please, serious and quiet, well-behaved, likes a schedule.

* Negatives: dislikes strangers, looks sad, cries easily, clings to parents.

 

Children

* Positives: thinks deeply, talented, musical or artistic, daydreams, true friend, perfectionist, intense, dutiful and responsible.

* Negatives: moody, whines and fusses, self-conscious, too sensitive, hears negatives, withdraws, sees problems, won’t communicate.

 

Teens

* Positives: good student, creative – likes research, organized and purposeful, high standards, conscientious and on time, neat and orderly, sensitive to others, sweet spirit.

* Negatives: too perfectionist, depressed and critical, inferiority complex, suspicious of people, poor self-image, revengeful, lives through friends, needs to be uplifted.

 

Adults

* Emotional Needs: sensitive and understanding, support when down, space to be alone, silence with no people around.

* Causes of Depression: life isn’t perfect, emotional pain is unbearable, lack of understanding.

* Stress Relief: withdraw from people; read, study, meditate or pray; go to bed.

* Energy Level: moderate energy, drained by people, needs peace and quiet.

 

Role in society

In our distant ancestors, the melancholic members of a pack may have been the analysts, the information gatherers.

 They scouted for potential danger, or for food, and reported back to the pack leader. The more accurate their findings were, the better; this led to a trend towards perfectionism, as the 'analysts' closer to perfection survived better than those that made sloppy mistakes.

In current society, they often tend towards analytical roles such as scientists, analysts, programmers, logicians, and so on. In fantasy settings, they may be wizards or sages.

 

Self-Improvement

 

Melancholy is not an easy temperament to live with. However, self-training and self-development may help to sharpen the strength and to minimize the effect of personal weaknesses:

1. He should work on self-affirmation, and, especially during attacks of melancholy, say to himself:”It is not so bad as I imagine. I see things too darkly,” or “I am a pessimist.”

2. He must from the very beginning resist negative feelings and emotions in his heart, so the small and large real life tragedies will not through him to the clinical depression.

3. He must keep himself continually busy, so there is less time for melancholy and useless and fruitless self-observation. 

4. Meditation is a great way to recharge and reset the troublesome thoughts for melancholic. Melancholics love order and are easily distracted and disturbed when things are out of order.

So for a melancholic to be able to meditate he needs to find a time of day and a space in which he will be able to be completely alone and at peace.

A meditation class, a special room in the house, an early rising time or sometime after everyone else goes to bed, is a good time for the melancholic to meditate.

The melancholic’s challenge is being able to spend that time in meditation focused on themselves instead of other people.

5. Physical exercise should be part of a daily routine for melancholic person. The intense physical activities are helping to alleviate the negative thoughts and sentiments and re-balance inner energy to the more positive state. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Refereance :- https://healthresearchfunding.org/7-melancholy-personality-traits/

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